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variety of ways. Find out how to prevent and respond to the growing problem of identity theft.</p> </div> </div> <div class="b-white p-128"> <div class="wrapper"> <p>Your identity is valuable. Fraudsters know this. They can use the information you share online to pretend to be you and apply for bank accounts, mobile phones, loans or a wide range of other products in your name.</p> <p>As a victim of identity fraud, you might not realise you’ve been targeted until a bill arrives for something you didn’t buy, or you experience problems with your credit rating. To carry out this kind of fraud successfully, fraudsters usually have access to their victim’s personal information, which they obtain in a variety of ways – such as through hacking and data loss, as well as using social media to put the pieces of someone’s identity together. 88% of fraudulent applications for bank accounts and financial products were made online in 2016.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20230306215545if_/https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/sq-0tjv4_BA" width="560"></iframe></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Watch our award-winning campaign film </em>Data to Go<em>, which highlights just how<br/> easy it is for fraudsters to get your personal information from the Internet. </em></p> <p>Cifas has three decades of experience in combating fraud, and we offer a wealth of advice to individuals on how to protect themselves from identity fraud. Bookmark this page, read our <a href="/web/20230306215545/https://www.cifas.org.uk/insight/fraud-risk-focus-blog">blog</a>, or follow us on <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20230306215545/https://www.facebook.com/CifasUK/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> to keep up to date with the latest news on identity theft and how to avoid becoming a victim.</p> </div> </div> <div class="b-tangerine p-128 c-white"> <div class="wrapper"> <div class="row"> <div class="col2"><img alt="Protective Registration" src="/web/20230306215545im_/https://www.cifas.org.uk/secure/contentPORT/uploads/images/iStock-458638405.jpg" style="width: 100%;"/></div> <div class="col2"> <h1> Protective   Registration</h1> <p> If you are worried your personal details have been   stolen, or you’ve noticed unusual activity on an account,   you may be at risk of becoming a victim of identity fraud.   For £25 for two years, our Protective Registration service   reduces that risk. Find out more about <a href="/web/20230306215545/https://www.cifas.org.uk/services/identity-protection/protective-registration">Protective   Registration</a> and apply today.</p> <p> Identity protection methods such as our Protective   Registration service do often mean that processes that   were once quick – such as applying for a financial   product – take slightly longer than before. Any delay you   experience, however, brings with it peace of mind and a   reduction in the risk of becoming a victim of fraud.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="b-white p-128"> <div class="wrapper"> <div class="row3"> <div class="col"><img src="/web/20230306215545im_/https://www.cifas.org.uk/secure/contentPORT/uploads/images/blog/External-social-media-get-safe-online-feature.jpg" style="width: 100%;"/> <h2>Like social media? How to keep your accounts safe</h2> <p><br/> <br/> Your social media profiles can be a treasure trove of useful information for financial criminals – find out how to stay safe and social.</p> <a class="read_more" href="/web/20230306215545/https://www.cifas.org.uk/insight/fraud-risk-focus-blog/like-social-media-how-to-keep-your-accounts-safe">READ MORE</a></div> <div class="col"><img src="/web/20230306215545im_/https://www.cifas.org.uk/secure/contentPORT/uploads/images/blog/External-auto-fraud-blog-feature.jpg" style="width: 100%;"/> <h2>How to safely buy and sell vehicles online</h2> <p><br/> <br/> Buying and selling vehicles has never been easier, but online transactions also provide opportunity for fraudsters. Find out how to avoid becoming a victim.</p> <a class="read_more" href="/web/20230306215545/https://www.cifas.org.uk/insight/fraud-risk-focus-blog/how-to-safely-buy-and-sell-vehicles-online">READ MORE</a></div> <div class="col"><img src="/web/20230306215545im_/https://www.cifas.org.uk/secure/contentPORT/uploads/images/blog/External-holiday-fraud-blog-feature.jpg" style="width: 100%;"/> <h2>Booking and paying for holidays online with confidence</h2> <p><br/> <br/> Holiday planners are prime targets for fraudsters on the Internet. Find out how you can book your holiday online as safely as visiting a local travel agent.</p> <a class="read_more" href="/web/20230306215545/https://www.cifas.org.uk/insight/fraud-risk-focus-blog/booking-paying-holidays-online-with-confidence">READ MORE</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="b-teal p-128 c-white"> <div class="wrapper"> <div class="row"> <div class="col2"> <h1>What to do if you’ve been impersonated</h1> <p>If you’re unfortunate enough to have fallen foul of a fraudster who has obtained your personal details, there are a number of things you can do to counter the impact, and curtail their activities.</p> <p>Read our <a href="/web/20230306215545/https://www.cifas.org.uk/services/identity-protection/victim-of-impersonation">Victim of Impersonation</a> advice for a better understanding of how you can respond to becoming a victim of identity fraud.</p> </div> <div class="col2"><img alt="What to do if you鈥檝e been impersonated" src="/web/20230306215545im_/https://www.cifas.org.uk/secure/contentPORT/uploads/images/iStock-493883916.jpg" style="width: 100%;"/></div> </div> </div> </div> </div><footer> <div class="wrapper"> <div class="row2"> <div class="col"> <span>Follow us on:</span><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20230306215545/https://www.linkedin.com/company/cifasuk" title="LinkedIn Page" class="sociallink" id="f_linkedin" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20230306215545/https://www.twitter.com/CifasUk" title="Twitter Page" class="sociallink" id="f_twitter" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20230306215545/https://www.facebook.com/cifasuk/" title="Facebook Page" class="sociallink" id="f_facebook" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20230306215545/https://www.youtube.com/c/CifasChannel" title="YouTube Channel" class="sociallink" id="f_youtube" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a> </div> <div class="col"> <div id="termsNotesCookieMap"> <a href="/web/20230306215545/https://www.cifas.org.uk/terms-conditions">Terms of Use</a><a href="/web/20230306215545/https://www.cifas.org.uk/website-privacy-notice">Website Privacy Notice</a><a href="/web/20230306215545/https://www.cifas.org.uk/cookie-notice">Cookie Notice</a><a href="javascript:;" class="cookie-toggle">Cookie Settings</a><a href="/web/20230306215545/https://www.cifas.org.uk/sitemap">Sitemap</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row2"> <div class="col"> <ul> <li><a href="/web/20230306215545/https://www.cifas.org.uk/contact-us">Contact Us</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230306215545/https://www.cifas.org.uk/newsroom">Newsroom</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230306215545/https://www.cifas.org.uk/careers">Careers</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230306215545/https://www.cifas.org.uk/fraud-prevention-community">Why Join Cifas?</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="/web/20230306215545/https://www.cifas.org.uk/individuals">Cifas for individuals</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230306215545/https://www.cifas.org.uk/organisations">Cifas for organisations</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230306215545/https://www.cifas.org.uk/public-sector">Cifas for the public sector</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230306215545/https://www.cifas.org.uk/about-cifas/relationships-and-collaboration/law-enforcement">Cifas for law enforcement</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="col"> <div> <img src="/web/20230306215545im_/https://www.cifas.org.uk/v3/images/footer_cifas_logo_2021.png" alt="Cifas Logo Greyscale" style="width:200px;height:116px"/> <img width="225" src="/web/20230306215545im_/https://www.cifas.org.uk/v3/images/Cifas-Investor-In-People-v3.png" alt="Cifas Investor In People" style="width:280px;height:46px"/> <img width="150" src="/web/20230306215545im_/https://www.cifas.org.uk/v3/images/ew-pledged-logo-mono.png" alt="EW Pledged Logo Mono" style="width:143px;height:144px"/> <img src="/web/20230306215545im_/https://www.cifas.org.uk/v3/images/bsi-logo.png" alt="BSI Logo" style="width:143px;height:80px"/> </div> </div> </div> <span id="copy">© 2023 Cifas. 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